Mom and Dad, I want a Laptop!!

What are the parts to a computer?

Item What is the function of the component in a computer?
Processor
1. A system that translates or converts between
diferent data formats
2. A computer application used for the production
of printable material.
Processor
speed
The speed at which a microprocessor executes
instructions.
RAM Stores data that is processing.
Hard Drive
Space
A mechanical storage device typically located
internally.
Operating
system
A collection of software that directs a computers
operations, controlling and scheduling the execution
of other programs, and managing storage,
input/output, and communication resources.
Optical
Drives
included
an read data on optical discs.
Display Size The physical si!e of the area where pictures and
videos are displayed.
Resolution
Printer and
Monitor
The number of pixels "picture elements# in the
monitor image.
Scanner Scans documents to your computer
Byte and Bits
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devices
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computer such as a ,eyboard, mouse, scanner, -
digital camera.
.utput devices* devices that output information from
the computer such as a printer and monitor.
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Storage
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Lets look at what computers are available today?
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